Shafter Legion Months Include Fishery Potluck and Rummage Sale
August events for the American Legion in Shafter include a busy fishery and a Ladies Auxiliary potluck with live music and games. A rummage sale is planned later in August. A large family gathering at the McNew home featured relatives from California and Arkansas, including Paul and Aubrey McNew and friends, with engagement news to Cindy Armstrong and a U S Air Force member. The Robertson relatives spent a month touring the United States covering about 15 000 miles through 25 to 30 states ending in Canada.
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American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
McNew
Paul Groves
Bakersfield
Dwain and
James
Aubrey McNew
Bill McNew
Mike
Jake Burgess
Lonoke
Arkansas
Howard Rist
Salinas
Charles McNew
McFarland
Mr. McNew
Floyd Harris
Oneil Burgess
Pat Walter
Ryan
Max
Cindy Armstrong
Richard McNew
Little Rock
Ark
Air Force
Don Culver
Scott and
Cliff Robertson
Lloyd Robertson
United States
Washington, D. C
Canada
Are soft drinks safe for children in Q and A style
Question and answer discuss safety of soft drinks for children. It notes zero intake for young children and allows occasional glass for older children while warning against easy availability of kool aid or pop whenever a child wants a drink.
Family Home Evening program seeks to keep families united
Two LDS missionaries Elder William Green of Ogden and Elder Jeff Lynn of Salt Lake City promote Family Home Evening in Shafter. The weekly family centered program aims to solve problems discuss the gospel set goals and build bonds to keep families from world evils. Call 746 2324 or visit 2309 9th Place Wasco for manuals at no cost.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
William Green
Ogden Utah
Jeff Lynn
Salt Lake City
Utah
Shafter Area
Elder Green
Elder Lynn
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
Wasco
Shafter
Ogden
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latterday Saints
Senior Center August Activities and Special Events
The KCEOC senior center outlines August events including Bingo on August 31 and a birthday party on August 23. Meetings occur on the ninth and 20th, with quilt making on August 2 and arts and crafts on the third Monday. Dominos on the last Monday, bible study Wednesdays, and game day Thursdays at Stringham Park accompany other activities across the month.
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KCEOC
Stringham Park
Menus for Shafter Senior Citizens Week of August
The ECEOC Senior Citizens Program lists meals for a week with daily menus. Thursday features oven fried chicken with sides, Friday offers barbecued beef and vegetables, and the rest of the week includes chicken chow mein, roast beef, orange juice tamale pie, and more. Meals come with bread, dessert, and beverages. Call 746-2423 a day ahead to arrange meals.
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ECEOC
Births for Martinez Sie mens families in California
Cradle Roll lists Joaquin Martinez born July 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Martinez at 786 Fresno. Weighs nine pounds six and a half ounces, 21 inches long. Also Justin Siemens born July 28 to Dale and Chris Siemens. eight pounds fourteen ounces, 20 and a half inches. Parents’ relatives include Ernie and Minnie Siemens of Shafter, Bob Gonzales of Temple City, Emil Frantz and Helen Siemens of Shafter, Lou Gonzales and Minnie Hill of Los Angeles.
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Jesus Martinez
Fresno
Joaquin
Justin
Dale
Chris Siemens
Nate
Ernie Sie
Mens
Shafter Democrats Organize Local Club
The Shafter area forms a new Democrat Club with initial members joining after a Saturday potluck. Dues are 3 dollars yearly, with meetings planned at members’ homes and a August 28 barbecue to adopt by laws and elect leaders. Speakers included Gene Tackett and Steve Schilling, with campaign staff introduced. Those interested may call 746 2682 or 746 2750.
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Shafter Area
Shafter Democrat Club
Shafter
Gene Tackett
Steve Schilling
Tackett
Shafter Democrats
Aileen Swan
Schilling
Lou Foust
Shafter Democratic Club
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America
Irene Hall
Kern County
Milt Hawkins
Central Ave
THE
Shafter Press
Central Avenue
California
Congress
Frank W
Donald L. Reed
Mike Byrd
Publishers
P.O
A. Shafter
Zac
Randy and
Debi Zachary
CAI
PCA
Stan Perisich
Gen
Mer
Leroy Win Thon
U.S
Santa Barbara Savings and Loan
Fred Mullins
Shari Duncan
United Methodist
Seventh Day Adventist School
Riverside & Poplar
Charles P, Hamby
Henry Harder
Jim Wiens
James Kam
Archeology and the Bible
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
1050
Richland Avenue
Charles Rdam
North Pine Street
Edward M. Rhoades
George Globe
Liberal Credit
Habla Espanol
19Th Street
Woolworth
E. Tulare Ave
Shofter
Owen C. Onsum
A.M. Kwso
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